date butter

When you want a quick sweet spread.

Ingredients:

1 spoon date sugar

1 spoon ground raw cashews or other nut (e.g., almonds,

1 spoon water or as needed for desired consistency

heat in microwave for 20 seconds, stir. eat or spread on something. Obviously, you can make a bigger batch.

I sometimes buy "essene buds" from my co-op. These are sprouted wheat berries, ground almonds and raisins. Heat one of these in the microwave, and spread with the date butter and it's a nice little treat. It might cure a craving for a muffin or cupcake.